Torrance police arrested Castro on Aug. 8, six days after he allegedly vandalized the restaurant at 182nd Street and Hawthorne Boulevard, painting large black letters and a picture of a cow holding a paintbrush next to it.

Castro's message came the day the chicken restaurant prepared for protests nationwide because of its president's stance against gay marriage. Castro later took responsibility for the vandalism in an interview with The Huffington Post, saying he was against the company's view.

The District Attorney's Office rejected filing more serious felony charges against Castro in August, saying the price tag on the damage was minor, Castro admitted wrongdoing and said he would pay for it.

The case was referred to the Torrance City Prosecutor's Office, which handles misdemeanor crimes.

Castro, who has no criminal record, was not required to attend the court proceeding Wednesday. His attorney, Blair Berk appeared for him. She declined to discuss the case.